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Medifab Carrot XL User manual

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User Manual for Carrot XL Car Seat
Manual: CarrotXL202008
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Carrot XL
Car Seat
Installation and
User Manual
CARROT XL
#4116-0020-259
Read carefully all the instructions before use.
CARROT-lll XL SEAT - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
For Children with Special Needs
XL SEAT Instruction Manual
!
When not in use,
store in the pocket
on the back for
future use.
WARNING!
Safety Information
Important Notes
Certification
Features
Installation
Standard Installation
Functions
Head Section
Head-Support Depth Adjustment
To Adjust
Head Pillow Position Adjustment
Table of Contents
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Carrot-Ⅲ XL seat is an extended version of the standard Carrot-lll child
restraint system. The Carrot-lll XL seat offers a larger configuration to meet
the needs of children that require additional seat growth that is not available
on the standard Carrot-lll. Always consult your doctor to make sure that this
restraint system is suitable for your child.
Your child's safety is very important to us. To ensure that your restraint
system is installed correctly, please read all the instructions in this manual
before use.
Carrot-Ⅲ standard seat is universal restraint system for children: Approval
according the ECE R44 / 04 by the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (Number of
approval: 44R-04301283). EU conformity declaration for medical products
(according the addendum II, V, VI and VIII of the EU guideline concerning
medical products 93 / 42 / EWG).
We declare hereby that the car seat Carrot-Ⅲ conforms with the equivalent
rules of the medical product and the guideline 93 / 42 EWG. The production
of the Carrot-Ⅲ is controlled by a quality management according ISO 9001.
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Table of Contents
Shoulder Section
Adjusting Shoulder Width
Comfort Pads
Backrest Section
Adjusting Backrest Height
4-Point (H-shape) Harness
Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle
Seat Section
Adjusting Seat Depth
Securing Your Child
WARNING
IMPORTANT
WARNING
IMPORTANT and WARNING
Accessories
Supporting Table (XL)
Seat Angle Adjuster Mat (Triangle Wedge)
Backrest Extension (100mm)
3D Body Balance Pads
Care and Maintenance
Cover Removal
Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads
Click Sound of the Harness Buckle
Harness and the Straps
Product Dimensions
Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
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・Recommended for use with children who have outgrown the Carrot-lll
standard car seat. Suggested guidelines are children who weigh more
than 40kg and less than 75kg with height between 140cm and 175cm. It
has been successfully crash tested with a 75kg dummy.
・Use forward-facing position only.
・Never alter construction of the Carrot-lll XL seat, unless specially
authorized in this instruction manual.
・Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around your
child. A snug strap should not allow any slack or twist. It does not press on
the child’s skin or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
・Secure this child seat with the upper and lower fixing straps to the vehicle’s
seat, and always use vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belts as well.
・Fasten the harness (4-point) of the child seat as well as the vehicle's lap
shoulder (3-point) safety belt to secure your child in a firm position.
・Follow all the instructions in this instruction manual.
・Use this child seat only with the vehicles provided with lap shoulder (3-
point) safety belts approved by ECE regulation No.16 or other equivalent
standards.
・The rigid items and plastic parts of the child restraint must be located and
installed in away so they don't become trapped by a movable seat or in a
door of the vehicle.
・To prevent injury due to hidden damage, discontinue use of a child restraint
system that has been in any type of car crash.
・This child restraint system must be used with the cover.
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WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
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・The child restraint system cover should only be replaced with the one
recommended by the manufacturer.
・This instruction manual should be stored in the pocket on the back of the
child restraint system.
・This child restraint system is not for use in the home, in boats, or other
non-certified applications.
・The back seat of vehicle is the safest location for a properly installed
child restraint system. Please comply with safety standards set in your
vehicle owner’s manual to ensure your child's safety.
・Secure this child restraint system even when it is not occupied. In a
crash, an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.
・When using in a vehicle with airbags, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s
manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.
・Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so could
cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child
seat by its shell.
・Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness and the straps
from the child seat. Never remove the buckles and / or the buckle
tongues from the harness or the straps. They cannot be reattached after
removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child restraint system may not
perform as intended.
・The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body
of the vehicle itself; a child restraint system will not protect a child when
a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child
restraint system will substantially improve chances for survival in most
crashes. Make sure all users fully understand proper us of this child
restraint system in a vehicle.
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・Adjust harness to fit securely around the clothes the child is wearing.
Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in child restraint
system.
・Cover child restraint system when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.
Parts of child restraint system could become hot and cause injury a child.
・Store child restraint system in a safe place when not in use. Avoid placing
heavy objects on top of it.
・Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
・Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the child restraint system or
change the way its harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used, except as
described in this manual.
・Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle.
In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially
causing serious injuries.
・Make sure vehicle seats that fold forward are securely locked in their open
position. An secured vehicle seat back could prevent the child restraint
system from protecting the child completely.
・Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as
described in this manual. In an accident, child restraint system may not
adequately protect the child.
・Do not allow children to play with this or any child restraint system.
・This child restraint system is recommended to be used in the upright
position.
Correctly set up and install the child restraint system before using. Before
each use, verify it is securely installed to the vehicle's seat and the harness
is properly adjusted around child.
Safety Information
Important Notes
Certification
The Carrot-lll XL seat is designed for children who weigh more than 40kg
and less than 75kg. It has been successfully crash tested with a 75kg
dummy, outside the ECE R44/04.
Safety Information
WARNING！
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This child restraint system must be used forward-facing position only.
When you recline the back, you must release and loosen the harness
straps first, then after reclining the back, re-tighten the harness again.
Reclining the back without loosening the harness may cause pushing
and / or choking your child body.
WARNING！
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2.Recline
1.Loosen
3.Re-tighten
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Features
Vehicle's Belt Path
Head-Support
Shoulder Protector Wing
Head Pillow
Table Feet Receiver
XL Seat Base
Head-Support Fixing Strap
Lower Fixing Strap
Metal Yoke
Instruction Manual (in pocket)
Backrest Release (D-shape) Ring
Comfort Pads
4-Point Harness Strap Backrest
Seat Depth Adjuster Knob
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Installation
Fixing Strap Installation
1. Installation using fixing straps provided at the
upper and lower parts of the child restraint
system.
2. Secure Head-Support to the vehicle’s headrest
using the Head-Support fixing strap, and the child
restraint main body to the vehicle’s seat using the
lower fixing strap.
3. Attach the buckles, and push the child seat firmly
into the vehicle seat while pulling both adjuster
straps tight to remove all slack, and verify the
child seat is secure (Fig. A and B).
4. Verify all connectors are secure and the child seat
is secure.
・When you install child seat to the bench-seat, you
may find that the fixing strap is too short to fix it
sideway around. If this is the case you may fix
child seat by using the strap vertically (Fig. C).
・When you find difficulty in securing the child seat,
please contact your local dealer or the retailer you
purchased this child restraint system from for
further assistance.
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Standard Installation
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Functions
Head Section
Head-Support Depth Adjustment
Head-Support can be adjusted forward or
backward by 15 mm increments to provide a better
fit and added protection for the occupant.
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To Adjust;
Pull out the Head-Support from Backrest, and remove
screws on each side at the bottom (Fig. A).
Move the Head-Support to selected position (Fig. B),
and reinsert the screws.
NOTE: Factory setting is at center position.
IMPORTANT:
Adjustment of the Head-Support position (forward / backward) requires fixing
tools. Contact and ask your local distributor for adjustment and assistance.
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Head Pillow Position Adjustment
Head Pillow can easily be adjusted to the most
favorable position to the user.
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Adjusting Shoulder Width
Functions
Shoulder Section
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The Shoulder Protector Wing can be extended
by 100mm, by extending the right and left sides
by 50mm each (five positions / 10 mm each).
To extend the Shoulder Protector Wing, press
and hold the yellow button on the back, while
simultaneously pulling the wing outward to
desirable position, where the body of child is
secure and comfortable.
IMPORTANT:
When your child becomes big enough to use the Shoulder Protector Wings,
you may purchase「Shoulder Protector Wing」for a larger child.
You must contact and ask your local distributor for the installation and
adjustment of the set.
NOTE: Do not pull the comfort pad on the
harness strap as it is fixed on the back. Pull
and loosen the harness strap only.
Comfort Pads
You can adjust Comfort Pads to the
favorable position by moving Velcro tape
attached to the back of the Head-
Support.
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Backrest Section
Functions
IMPORTANT:
・Height of the Shoulder Harness Strap
moves with the height of the Backrest.
・Level of the Shoulder Harness Strap must
be at or above the Child’s shoulders,
parallel to level ground.
Adjusting Backrest Height
Release locking by pulling the Backrest Release (D-
shape) Ring on the back of the child seat, and while
pulling the Strap, adjust height of the Backrest.
4-point (H-shape) Harness
Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle
Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Use the
other hand to insert buckle tongue into the harness
buckle (Fig. A)
Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Push and
release buckle tongues and slide out to remove
from the buckle (Fig. B)
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IMPORTANT:
You must set the seat depth a little shorter than
user's Buttock-popliteal length, which is the distance
from the rearmost part of the buttocks to the back of
the lower leg.
Adjusting Seat Depth
The factory setting seat depth is 420mm. When a
shallower seat is in need, the seat depth can be
reduced by 40mm into 380mm, with altering the
screw hole to attach Seat Depth Adjuster Knob to
the other one in front. (Fig.)
IMPORTANT:
You must contact and ask your local distributor for the
installation and adjustment of this part.
Functions
Seat Section
40mm
Seat Depth Adjuster Knob
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Once Carrot-Ⅲ XL seat has been installed in the vehicle's
seat and adjustments have been made, follow these
instructions to secure the child.
・Loosen the harness and unfasten the harness
buckles (upper and lower). Move the harness straps
to the side of the seat, and place the child in the seat
(Fig. A).
・Firstly, take the vehicle’s 3-point lap and shoulder
safety belt and place it over the child and car seat
and fasten it into the receiver on the other side. (Fig.
B)
NOTE: The child’s hip should be positioned as deep
as possible to firmly secure.
・Verify that vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt
is not twisted or sagging, properly routed the RED
belt guide (Fig. C).
・NOTE: It is required by law to use the vehicle's lap
shoulder (3-point) safety belt at the same time to
secure a child seat and child.
・Position the harness strap around the child and verify
the harness is not twisted and / or tangled. Fasten
the lower harness buckle first. Proper connection
is confirmed with a positive click after inserting
buckle tongue (Fig. D).
・Gently pull the harness strap to the side to tighten
the lap section (Fig. E).
・Next, fasten the upper harness buckle on the chest.
Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click
after inserting buckle tongue
(Fig. F).
Securing Your Child
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Securing Your Child
・Gently pull down the harness straps to tighten the
shoulder section (Fig. G).
WARNING: In order to avoid pushing and / or choking
your child body, always make sure by your hands, the
tightness of fastening straps is appropriate (Fig. H).
・Verify again that the 4-point harness is not twisted and
the child is properly secured.
・Make sure that the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point)
safety belt is positioned not to harm the face and/or the
neck of the child.
・Before every trip, make sure that the vehicle's lap
shoulder (3-point) safety belt is firmly fastened over the
child seat, and under the 4-point H-harness, and the
child is secure.
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Verify that H-shaped harness (4-point) of XL seat is at the position that
guarantees the lap belt stays appropriately to hold the hip of the child as
deep as possible.
If you feel insecure about appropriate positioning of your child and the
child seat, do not hesitate to consult your local distributor for support and
solution.
Reconfirm that the 4-point harness is not twisted and that the child is
properly secured.
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Securing Your Child
It is your RESPONSIBILITY to use Vehicle’s Safety Belts.
It is NOT sufficient to secure a child only with the 4-point harness
straps of the child restraint system, and is required by law to always
use the vehicle’s lap shoulder 3-point safety belt concurrently to
secure a child seat and child.
Failure to use the vehicle's lap shoulder 3-point safety belt could
cause your child restraint system not to perform as intended and
place your child at serious risk.
Figure below illustrates the correct placement of the shoulder 3-
point safety belt under the child restraint system.
WARNING !
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When you recline the back, you must release and loosen the harness
straps first, then after reclining the back, re-tighten the harness again.
Reclining the back without loosening the harness may cause pushing
and / or choking your child body.
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Securing Your Child
IMPORTANT:
・Always pull on the harness after securing the occupant to ensure the
buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle.
・Always park your car in a safe place when you make any adjustments
to the child restraint system, including reclining the car seat. Adjusting
and/or handling the child restraint system during driving could cause
SERIOUS INJURY t you and your child.
・During driving, the child restraint system must be used in an upright
position. Reclined position could cause the child restraint system not to
perform as intended in a collision.
WARNING !
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2.Recline
1.Loosen
3.Re-tighten
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3D Body Balance Pads
Ergonomic three dimensional shaped pads
for better positioning of child’s body.
Backrest Extension (100 mm)
Backrest Extensions are provided to fill the
space exposed between the backrest and the
seat when you extend to the Backrest.
Optional Accessory
Optional Accessory
Supporting Table (XL)
The X-Large supporting table is designed
specifically for the XL seat and can be expected
as an extra support to secure the child's upper
limbs.
Accessories
Seat Angle Adjuster Mat (Triangle Wedge)
Use to increase and adjust the height and angle
of the front sear of the seat for better secure and
stability of seating.
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Cover Removal
Do not try to remove or replace the cover by yourself as it is complicated and
needs equipments. Ask the distributor for removal or replacement of the
cover.
Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads
For the Cover, SPONGE CLEAN using cold water and mild soap. TOWEL
DRY.
For the Pillow, Pads and Cushions, HAND WASH using cold water and
mild soap. LINE or LIE FLAT DRY to prevent from shrinking. Do not
bleach, machine wash, machine dry or iron. Washing may damage fabric.
It is important to keep upholstery clean. Periodic replacement is
recommended.
Click Sound of the Harness Buckle
If a child eats and drinks while in the child restraint system, the harness
buckle may need to be periodically checked of its performance. If the positive
click sound is not heard, it is time to replace the harness buckle.
Harness and Straps
Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. Never remove the
buckle and/or buckle tongues from the harness or the straps. They cannot be
reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not
perform as intended.
Care and Maintenance
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